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Name: Traditional Mexican Mojarra Frita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 2 whole tilapia (about 1 lb each), cleaned and gutted, scales left on; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (optional); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting); 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying, or enough to submerge fish); 2 limes, cut into wedges (for serving); 1 cup Mexican rice (cooked, for serving); 1 cup refried beans (cooked, for serving); 1 cup salsa verde or pico de gallo (for serving)

Mojarra Frita

🇲🇽 Mexico

Various

Fried tilapia, often served with rice, beans, and salad.

Seafood

fried

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